Beverage Manager

Hidden Gem Restaurants; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff dining benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Hidden Gem Restaurants is seeking a Beverage Manager to lead our wine, beer and spirits program across 16 restaurants, a central warehouse, and an expanding online store in Hong Kong.

You will develop and manage beverage strategy, drive sales and profitability, source suppliers, and oversee international purchasing, shipping, and stock distribution. This role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and training skills to elevate guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in beverage management, purchasing, importing, hospitality, or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and current beverage trends.
• Experience managing international procurement and supply chain logistics.
• Commercially focused with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Passionate about driving sales and creating outstanding guest experiences.
• WSET or equivalent beverage qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the beverage strategy across all restaurant brands and e-commerce channels.
• Drive beverage sales, profitability, and guest engagement through innovative menus, promotions, and staff training.
• Source wines, spirits, and beers from local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, and supply agreements to maximize margin and value.
• Manage overseas purchasing, shipping, customs clearance, and importation processes to ensure seamless supply.
• Oversee inventory, forecasting, stock control, and product distribution across all locations.
• Build strong relationships with wineries, breweries, distilleries, distributors, and logistics partners.
• Analyze sales performance and identify opportunities for growth and margin enhancement.
• Train restaurant teams to improve beverage knowledge, service standards, and upselling performance.

Skills

Beverage management

Procurement

Logistics

Negotiation

Staff training

Wine knowledge

Beer & spirits

Education

WSET certification

Job description

Beverage Manager (Wine, Beer & Spirits)

We are a growing hospitality group operating 16 restaurants, a central warehouse, and an expanding online store. We are seeking a commercially driven Beverage Manager to lead our wine, beer, and spirits program across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the beverage strategy across all restaurant brands and e-commerce channels.
• Drive beverage sales, profitability, and guest engagement through innovative menus, promotions, and staff training.
• Source wines, spirits, and beers from local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, and supply agreements to maximize margin and value.
• Manage overseas purchasing, shipping, customs clearance, and importation processes to ensure seamless supply.
• Oversee inventory, forecasting, stock control, and product distribution across all locations.
• Build strong relationships with wineries, breweries, distilleries, distributors, and logistics partners.
• Analyze sales performance and identify opportunities for growth and margin enhancement.
• Train restaurant teams to improve beverage knowledge, service standards, and upselling performance.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in beverage management, purchasing, importing, hospitality, or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of wine, beer, spirits, and current beverage trends.
• Experience managing international procurement and supply chain logistics.
• Commercially focused with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Passionate about driving sales and creating outstanding guest experiences.
• WSET or equivalent beverage qualification is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead the beverage program for a multi-brand restaurant group.
• Significant autonomy and influence on product selection and strategy.
• Competitive salary, bonus potential, and career growth opportunities.

Staff dining benefits and ongoing professional developme